Andy Reese

Andrew Jackson Reese (February 7, 1904 – January 10, 1966) was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants, appearing at all four infield and all three outfield positions.[1] His older brother was Vanderbilt halfback Gil Reese.

Andy Reese
Infielder / Outfielder
Born: (1904-02-07)February 7, 1904
Tupelo, Mississippi
Died: January 10, 1966(1966-01-10) (aged 61)
Tupelo, Mississippi
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 1927, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
August 24, 1930, for the New York Giants
MLB statistics
Batting average.281
Home runs14
Runs batted in111
Teams

As a multi–sport athlete at Vanderbilt University, Andy Reese allegedly began play in minor league baseball in his hometown for the 1925 Tupelo Wolves under the pseudonym Tidbit Bynum in order to protect his collegiate eligibility. However, Vanderbilt coaches became aware of his professional baseball play, ending his college athletic career. Reese then continued in his baseball career.[2]

In 331 games over four seasons, Reese posted a .281 batting average (321-for-1142) with 166 runs, 14 home runs and 111 RBI. He finished his career with a .950 fielding percentage.

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